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Introduction to My Stories

This is for me just as much as I want it to be for you.

By Katie ElisaPublished 5 years ago 2 min read
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Location: Sanford FL

I have so much to share, so much I want to say, that I want to write it all at once and make this messy. I'm having a hard time figuring out where to even start.

But I've also been learning a lot about myself, trying to become more aware of my thoughts, my habits, my mindset. And let me tell you, they are all not in the healthiest form. Yes, I have my good days, but I also have my days that are not so good. Like everyone.

One recent discovery of mine is I hate being vulnerable... face to face, with those around me that are important to me.

Through a screen though, no problem!

I've always felt that there was something holding me back, and I couldn't figure out the root problem. But then one day, I came across a video of Brene Brown talking about vulnerability. I was very intrigued and got my hands on a few of her books, and man did they shed some major light on my issues with being truly vulnerable.

So I believe that's where I will start with my story. My CURRENT journey on learning about vulnerability, what it actually means to be vulnerable, and embracing it.

If you have not yet heard of Brene or haven't picked up a book of her's, I highly recommend really any of them. Her work is mind blowing and eye opening. Even if you think (THINK) you are great at being vulnerable, I still suggest reading some of her work!

I keep things bottled up until they affect me physically. They cause stress, anxiety, sickness, and disconnection from the world. But I've grown tired of living this way. I know I'm missing out on life, authentic living and thriving. I know there has to be more to life than what I'm going through. But trying to get yourself to do something opposite of what you've always been doing takes a lot of energy, diligence, and mental strength. After a day of all that, I'm exhausted because I'm simply not used to it.

I almost typed: I have a lot of problems.

But I've decided to type:

I have a lot of things I want to improve.

That sounds and makes me feel better.

That's another thing I will hope to write about: how we say things. Just like we should always strive to say things nicely to others, we should also strive to say things nicely to ourselves. Even if it's little things that you say "jokingly," our words have power, they are not meaningless, they come from our spirit.

Again, there are so many things I am currently learning and going through that I want to write about:

  • Vulnerability
  • Self-talk
  • Money & debt
  • Friendships
  • Faith
  • Shame
  • Fear
  • Anxiety
  • Habits
  • Mindsets and thoughts
  • Patience
  • Slowing down
  • Being mindful

And also not too serious topics like books, hobbies, travel, and many more!

Not sure where this will go; I'm expecting nowhere. This is more for me to have something new to do and to have my stories out there for those who tend to feel alone is such a vast universe.

Your friend,

Katie

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About the Creator

Katie Elisa

sharing my story because sometimes we feel so alone is such a vast universe.

your friend, katie <3

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